2011 Conference Lodging & Travel

Living Economies 2011 was held at Western Washington University
in Bellingham, Washington June 15-17, 2011, with pre-conference
events beginning June 14.

Conference Lodging

There were two options for housing: dorm-style suites and hotel rooms. 

Our most affordable and convenient option, located at the conference site with easy walking and bus access to downtown! Attendees stayed in dorm-style rooms on Western's campus in the Buchanan Towers and the Fairhaven Complex. Rooms with either one or two beds within a two-bedroom suite were available. Each suite has a shared bathroom and common area. Kitchenettes were available in some suites or on select floors for use by multiple suites. The rooms were internet-ready if you provide your own ethernet cables. Parking passes ($10/day, $31/wk), recreation center passes ($7), and campus-wide wireless internet access ($5) were available for purchase on-site.

 

Chrysalis Inn & Spa
Situated in Fairhaven overlooking Bellingham Bay and Taylor Dock;

restaurant and spa on premises; free wireless internet, free parking

and other complimentary luxury amenities. 

804 10th Street

Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 756-1005

 

 

Fairhaven Village Inn
Nestled in the heart of historic Fairhaven; walking distance to shopping

and dining; free wireless internet, free parking, complimentary breakfast.

1200 10th Street

Conference Meals

At the Market Soiree Thursday Night:

We enjoyed beverages from the following local businesses:

• Dakota Creek Winery
• Boundary Bay Brewery 
• Juice Peddler Smoothies and Margaritas – get your legs movin’ as you power a bicycle-driven smoothie machine!
• Moka Joe Coffee and iced tea from Sip-T Tea Company

... to wash down these delicious meals:

• Pulled Pork Sandwiches and Slaw (locally raised heritage pork) by Boundary Bay
• Assorted Burgers (veggie, salmon, bison and others) from La Fiamma Burger
• Seafood and Vegan Paella  (locally sourced seafood and sausage) by Paellaworks
• LLE Pizza featuring locally sourced toppings and cooked by local favorites teaming up for the first time: Peace Love Pizza and Pizzazza
• Pasta Primavera from Bellingham Pasta Company and The Table. 
• Salad from 22 Greens, sourcing their greens just 22 miles from their kitchen. 
• Fresh, local and delicious Ice Cream from a Bellingham institution, Mallard Ice Cream. 

And at our Grand Finale Friday night:

Dinner was catered by the area’s premiere caterer, Ciao Thyme. 
On the menu:

• A variety of assorted locally produced cheeses for starters
• Field Green Salad with Roasted Baby Beets, Hazelnuts and Chevre
• New Potatos, Snap Peas, Radishes and Sweet Onions with Tarragon Crème Fraiche
• Bluebird Grain Faro with Carrot Soffritto and Roasted Cauliflower
• Planked Grilled Salmon
• And for dessert -- Strawberry-Rhubarb Crumble.  YUM!